Pakistan’s bar associations are probably more active and organized than equivalent associations elsewhere in the world. It was the organized and political nature of these bar […]
Law Schools
Students at laws school across Pakistan are busy preparing for their final year end exams. In the coming months, we will be publishing updates regarding admissions, […]
Law Firms
We recommend readers check out the Pakistan section of Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners at http://www.legal500.com/c/pakistan/legal-market-overview and http://www.chambersandpartners.com/guide/asia/8/166/1. Meanwhile, we are at work to bring […]
Law officers
Mr. Navid Rasul Mirza has been appointed as the Advocate General Punjab: According to the Advocate General Punjab’s office, Mr. Navid Rasul Mirza, SJ started his […]
Federal Tax Ombudsman Pakistan
According to the Federal Tax Ombudsman’s website, the Hon’able Mr. Abdur Rauf Chaudhry, Federal Tax Ombudsman who is also the Chairman of Steering Committee of the Organization […]
Provincial Ombudsman Balochistan
According to a press report published in Dawn Newspaper, the Provincial Ombudsman Balochistan, Mr. Wasey Tareen informed the media earlier this year that 2,050 cases had […]
Provincial Ombudsman Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Ombudsman’s office announces online complaint registration According to the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Ombudsman’s website, any person who is aggrieved of mal-administration of any provincial Government […]
Provincial Ombudsman Punjab
Academic year of thousands of student studying in Technical and Poly Technical Institutes, affiliated with Punjab Board of Technical Education, was saved due to timely intervention […]
Federal Ombudsman Pakistan
According to press reports published on the Federal Ombudsman’s website and The News, the Federal Ombudsman has decided to put in place an online complaint registration […]
Judiciary
Through a notification dated 18th May 2015 of the Ministry of Law, Justice and Human Rights, Justice Hafiz Shahid Nadeem Kahloon has been appointed as an […]
What are the powers of Labour Courts?
As a result of promulgation of Punjab Industrial Relations Act, 2010 (PIRA-2010), Labour Court was established in the Province of Punjab. The courts that have been […]
What is gratuity? Who is entitled to claim gratuity?
Gratuity is the total amount payable to a ‘workman’ in the private sector based on his salary and the period of service, over and above six […]
What are the powers of the Banking Courts?
Under Section 7 of the Financial Institution Ordinance 2001, Banking Courts would have all the powers vested in a Civil Court under the Code of Civil […]
Harassment At The Workplace – What Should I do?
Harassment At The Workplace – What Should I do? In addition to the frequently asked questions regarding protection of women in Pakistan, many have queried in respect […]
English–Urdu Legal Terms – A
Note from the author: “As an erstwhile burger vakeel (lawyer), eager to join the lively katchery (district courts) scene, I can relate to the frustration faced by others in the […]
How To Register A Company In Pakistan?
How To Register A Company In Pakistan? Following are the main requisites for company registration in Pakistan: Availability of Name: Availability of the proposed name needs […]
How to register an FIR
Q1. What is an FIR? FIR is in the initial step in the investigation of a case. First Information Report (FIR) is a written document prepared […]